--- title: "Canal Museum Trust — check charity number 277484 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Canal Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277484. Education/training charity based in 12-13 New Wharf Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/canal-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:02:25.873Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Canal Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 277484) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £287,680 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Canal Museum Trust? Registered charity number 277484 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 12-13 New Wharf Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £287,680 Website [www.canalmuseum.org.uk](http://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/) ## What does Canal Museum Trust do? To promote public awareness and knowledge of London waterways and to provide educational opportunities for young people at the museum. Also to preserve objects of historical interest for public benefit. ## What causes is Canal Museum Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Canal Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Canal Museum Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=canal-museum-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Canal Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Canal Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277484) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Canal Museum Trust's charity number? Canal Museum Trust's charity number is 277484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277484? Search 277484 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Canal Museum Trust do? To promote public awareness and knowledge of London waterways and to provide educational opportunities for young people at the museum. Also to preserve objects of historical interest for public benefit. Does Canal Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canal Museum Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Canal Museum Trust? Canal Museum Trust's website is http://www.canalmuseum.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/277484).